Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can form inside the body, binding internal organs together...and leaving the victim to suffer incredible pain. Since adhesions elude the eye of standard medical tests, and many doctors do not discuss the illness itself, a proper diagnosis of adhesions, or ARD (Adhesion Related Disorder), is often left up to the sufferer!

Adhesion Formation Risk and Surgical Technique

Adhesions form as the body attempts to repair itself from injury. Surgery, particularly abdominal surgery, is an injury to the body that causes scar tissue-adhesions-to form. While most people will never know they have adhesions, others will end up with debilitating symptoms as the scar tissue begins to overcompensate from the surgical insult.

But, is the body actually overcompensating? Perhaps in some cases, but consider if the surgeon had handled the surgical procedure in a different manner?

While one surgeon might balk at the suggestion that technique matters, another might be "up in arms" in regards to the manner in which surgery is carried out.

It all depends on the surgeon.

At the link below, one can see there is room for debate when it comes to surgical procedure and the risks for the patient.

Further, while one surgeon thinks nothing of splitting a patient wide open Laparotomy, another surgeon will do everything in his power to avoid this invasive procedure Risk For Adhesions.

Most surgeons do not inform the patient of technique, how tissue will be handled, etc. These things are rarely-if ever-discussed from doctor to patient. Thanks to the internet, the patient is becoming more pro-active when it comes to his or her health. Study, Share, Inform. Do not become another ARD statistic.

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The information found on this website is to share the personal story of my daughter's trying journey with Adhesion Related Disorder. This website is designed solely to: inform, educate, and shatter the silence that surrounds the illness of adhesions, or ARD (Adhesion Related Disorder). The postings within this site are the opinions of the author and/or guests who post here. No content of this website should be construed as medical advice. This site does not provide medical advice. Please consult your physician for all matters concening physical and mental health. 3/14/07